Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
Good morning, Casper.
Esther Tishman leads the Liberty Walks group that passed through Casper on Aug.
29 and 30 as they walked 20 to 30 miles each day on a nearly 3,000-mile journey from Oregon to Washington, D.C. Bob Hall joined after recovering from an injury—while the group continues its walk to promote unity amid a time of tension.
Bart Rea, a 95-year-old geologist who helped create Platte River Trails, died after taking a walk near his favorite breakfast spot on a beautiful summer day — he spent his life preserving Casper's natural landscape and is remembered for his strong conservation efforts.
Casper Police arrested a suspect at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29 for fires in the 700 block of East C Street and near Burlington Avenue and North McKinley Street; he was charged with a May 19 arson on a two-story building along East Yellowstone Highway plus faces pending charges for earlier suspected arsons—detectives said the investigation continued.
A 22 year old man was arrested in Casper and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly fatally stabbing 14 year old Draven Addison during a Snapchat-based fight on Honor Farm Road near Riverton last month—police said he took a kitchen knife from a home before the incident and he was on probation for past violations.
Today, Wyoming gas prices hold steady at $3.05 per gallon from GasBuddy data covering 494 stations, with the lowest at $2.65 and the highest at $4.19—a gap of $1.54.
Prices are 3.3 cents higher than a month ago and 23.6 cents lower than a year ago.
Jay and Betsy Edwards have kept a four-mile stretch of Highway 16 clean for over thirty years by picking up trash twice a year, and they will keep helping with the Adopt-A-Highway program—encouraging local groups to join their effort to keep Wyoming roads clean.
Today, Natrona County commissioners debated a proposal for a $29.2M industrial development revenue bond that would let Summit Medical Center buy its Casper building and save nearly $10M over 20 years—some commissioners raised concerns about local healthcare services and bond ratings while deferring a final vote.
Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force and Wyoming Behavioral Institute invite community members to join the 22nd Annual Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 20 from 4:00—6:00 PM at Crossroads Pavilion on N.
Poplar St. Participants will walk to honor those lost to suicide and learn about mental health resources available in the community.
Parents can now register their 4th and 5th grade daughters for the girls basketball league at Casper Recreation Center where they will play Saturday games from November 22 to January 17 and receive a reversible jersey.
The $18 registration fee is due by Sunday, November 2 (Casper Recreation Division).
The Musical of Musicals, The Musical
7:30 p.m. — Stage III Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a whimsical satire where one story unfolds into five different musical styles.
Blood Moon Healing
3 PM — Yesness Pond — Free entry — Experience breathwork and meditation to align with the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse energies.
Andy Frasco & The U.N. Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Gaslight Social and Bohemian Burrito — $38.50 – $49.50 — Experience a lively performance filled with strong musical talent and crowd connection.
Whitney Peyton Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — Oil City Beer Company — All ages welcome — Whitney Peyton brings a full energy performance to Casper's local scene.
Gabriel The Bull at The Bloomery
7-9 p.m. — The Bloomery — Cost info not specified — Experience an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring melodies and storytelling with Gabriel The Bull.
Cole Swindell Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Ford Wyoming Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rising star of country music with captivating performances and heartfelt lyrics.
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